Australian bachelor's degree or equivalent; and
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – Academic: Overall 6.5 (min sub-score 6.0); Test of English as a Foreign (TOEFL) – Paper Based Test: 575; Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet Based Test (iBT): 79-93 (min. 21 in writing); Pearson Test of English (PTE): 58 (min. 50 in all skills); Occupational English Test (OET): C
The Master of Public Health (Advanced) builds upon existing knowledge and skills to better equip health professionals in addressing public health issues. The course places an emphasis on the social determinants of health and prepares you to address inequalities for the most vulnerable populations in Australia and across the globe.
This degree gives professionals from a broad range of health backgrounds the advanced knowledge and skills to address public health challenges locally and around the world. You’ll enhance your understanding of current global and environmental health issues, ethical practice, health policy, systems and economics, along with social, behavioural and cultural determinants of health and welfare. As an extended degree, this is ideal for international students.
Learning outcomes
Apply local and global health awareness to public health challenges.
Design and apply intervention strategies to detect, prevent and control diseases.
Apply knowledge and skills of systematic research to public health practice.
Career opportunities
Public Health professionals work in a range of roles in government, private, not-for-profit organisations, and the university sector. The potential career paths are diverse and can be found in a range of employment settings.
Career paths
Health Promotion in Government and Non-Government Organisations (NGOs)
Health Services
Community Development
Research
Policy Development
Public Health Advocacy
Public Health Planning
Health Surveillance
Health Protection & Environmental Safety
Level of Study Masters Degree (Coursework)
Duration 2 years
CRICOS Course Code 095594E
English Requirements IELTS Score UG 6
Annual Tuition AUD$26,960.00
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